In the bivariate regression equation Y = a + bX, the value a is called the
A) slope
B) intercept
C) variance percentage
D) correlation coefficient for the relationship between X and Y

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The value a represents the intercept, which is the value of Y when X is equal to zero. The slope, b, represents the change in Y for each unit change in X. Variance percentage and correlation coefficient are not represented by the value a in the regression equation.

In the Bivariate Regression Equation Y = a + BX